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July 27, 2008
Parents' Day
Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day
Walk on Stilts Day
Skip Holtz (07/24/08 - Sportstime Extra)
sports56whbq.com
Johnson, Titans agree to contract
Former Pirate gets 5-year deal
Greenville Daily Reflector
Johnson signs with Titans
Washington Daily News (AP)
Top pick Johnson gets $12 million contract
The Tennesseean
Titans agree to terms with first-round
pick Johnson
titansonline.com
ECU Ladies Clinic shows real women
love, know football
New Bern Sun Journal
Ex-Salem QB finds right path at Greenbrier
Hampton Roads Daily Press
July 26, 2008
National Day of the Cowboy
Anniversary - American Disabilities Act
From Bonesville.net
BVL Audio:
Skip Holtz & June Jones
Talk FM:
TOT (David Garrard, Jack Betts)
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Holland
ready for C-USA changes
-Former
Pirate Brooks settling into WS bullpen
-New
hotels will add 300 rooms to area
2008 East Carolina Football Preview
conferenceusa.com
Jacksonville Jaguars- What to watch for
Orlando Sentinel
Titans' Haynesworth happy with short deal
With Haynesworth's deal, only first-round
draft pick Chris Johnson, the 24th pick overall, remained unsigned.
BlueRidgeNow.com
July 25, 2008
Day-Out-Of-Time
National Scrabble Championship
Birthday - 1st Test Tube Baby
From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher:
The Bradsher Beat
�
Coaching: More than meets the eye
Talk FM:
TOT (Phil Steele, Gene Arnold)
Pirates looking to plug holes up front
Trying to replace an NFL caliber player is
a difficult chore for a college position coach. Having to replace two
NFL-worthy stars, well, that�s darn near impossible.
Washington Daily News
BSU's Johnson could have played Hawaii
Bowl
espn.com
July 24, 2008
Cousin's Day
From Bonesville.net
-Batten:
Football Recruiting Report
� For
Booth, there's no place like home
-BVL:
Updated Recruiting Thumbnails (Mike Price)
Talk FM:
TOT (Tom Campbell, Paul Alexander)
Mack McCarthy's Letters of Marque -
Week 10
ecupirates.com
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Mollenhauer
moves up
-Greenville
now 10th biggest N.C. city
Special teams key for East
ECU recruit paves way for repeat win
Raleigh News & Observer
Gray's Creek's Brown leads East to
all-star win
Brown, who will attend East Carolina
this fall, was named the offensive Most Valuable Player in the 60th
annual NC Coaches Association East-West game.
Fayetteville Observer
East pulls away in 4th quarter
Bodenheimer, who plans to walk on at East
Carolina, said that the teams didn't like each other.
Winston Salem Journal
Countdown is on for college football
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald
Baseball:
UCLA's John Savage Discusses 2008 Season, Program's
Future
The Bruins will play consecutive weekends
at Oklahoma and East Carolina before opening Pac-10 play at USC.
cstv.com
July 23, 2008
Gorgeous Grandma Day
Hot Enough For Ya Day
Leo Begins
Saint Apollinaris Feast Day
From Bonesville.net
-Batten:
Football Recruiting Report
� Mom's
motivation pays off for Price
-BVL:
Updated Recruiting Thumbnails
(Jimmy Booth)
Ashcaft Named To Cape Cod All-Star Squad
ecupirates.com
Holland envisions ECU's own sporting
mini-city
Greenville Daily Reflector
ECU lands New Bern wide receiver Price
Fayetteville Observer
Dodge packs an added punch to ECU special teams
The East Carolinian
Expect rookie rushers to be all the rage
USA Today
Wallace to lead Havelock Middle
Havelock News
July 22, 2008
Health and Happiness with Hypnosis Day
Pied Piper Day
Hammock Day
Spooner's Day
Bailey:
From the Anchor Desk
� Press
shindigs signal kickoff is near
Bonesville.net
Women's Golf Recognized For Team GPA
ecupirates.com
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU
lands a chart-topper
-New
trio of hoops recruits brings new possibilities
-Around Campus:
Students meet, greet and mingle at summer orientation
East-West All-Stars- Vanderford plays with
the big boys
At
this point, Vanderford still expects to enroll at East Carolina and try
to walk on for the Pirates.
Salisbury Post
Former Bearcat sits atop Purdue depth
chart at defensive end
"He is very powerful for a young
football player," -Purdue
defensive ends coach Terrell Williams, who played college football at
East Carolina University,
Muncie (IN) Star Press
July 21, 2008
National Get Out of the Doghouse Day
National Junk Food Day
From
Bonesville.net
-O'Brien:
Pirate Notebook No. 351
� ECU
sets sights on closing the deal
-O'Brien:
Conference USA Notebook
� Spread
attacks rule in C-USA
ECU Eclipses 20,500 In Season Ticket
Sales
ecupirates.com
3 C-USA schools have big shoes to fill
in backfield
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
ECU Part Of Conference Searching For BCS
Recognition
wsoctv.com (AP)
Donovan's tie that binds is basketball
USA Today
KT�s look at the best of the best in high
school football
Washington Daily News
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July 27, 2008
Campbell coach Steele hoping to stay
put for a while
Fayetteville Observer
Small schools show big guts
Anderson Independent Mail
Sun Belt sees fewer money games
Dothan (AL) Eagle
Reality Check- Sun Belt needs better
attendance to win bowl bids
Lafayette (LA) Daily Advertiser
From
the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Rodriguez
addresses WVU issues at Big Ten meeting
-Slaton
and Schmitt, State playing Pitt ... and more
-WVU
veteran offensive line ready to go
Kicking a concern for Cutcliffe, Devils in
'08
Durham Herald Sun
Predictions only heighten expectations for
Tigers
Columbia (SC) State
Stewart deal done; all hands on deck for
Panthers camp
Charlotte Observer
SaberCats, Soul ready to test skills at
ArenaBowl
New Orleans Times Picayune
July 26, 2008
FCS not only embraces playoff format,
but wants to expand it
Anderson Independent Mail
Former USC coach Woods excited about
challenge he faces at VMI
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Big South takes on big experiment
Columbia (SC) State
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke
gets good news on recruit
-Hatchell
gets new deal at UNC-CH
Paterno shows no signs of being ready to quit
Houston Chronicle
Spurrier scales back big talk
New Orleans Times Picayune
From
the
Greenville (SC) News
-Media
pick Gamecocks to finish fourth
-Clemson's
booster group shows increase
From
the
Charlotte Observer
-Panthers,
Otah agree on contract
-Bobcats
GM not looking to deal Okafor
July 25, 2008
NATIONAL:
With DirecTV on board, Thompson excited in 10th year
of MWC
Mountain West Conference Commissioner
Craig Thompson pointed out that the MWC has gotten exactly what it
wanted by leaving EPSN and forming its own network.
Provo (UT) Daily Herald
Missing subpoena latest incident to
plague Vols' venerable leader
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Pack adds game vs. Marquette
N.C. State's 2008-09 nonconference
schedule includes a home game against East Carolina on Dec.16
Charlotte Observer
BLOG:
Like We Don't Get This Enough From East Carolina
Appalachian State head coach Jerry Moore
wants to play UNC. Alas, his feelings are slightly hurt that the Heels
are taking McNeese State to D1-AA prom
Carolina March
From
the Greensboro News-Record
-Cutcliffe
gets the attention of coaches
-Keeping
Prosser's memory alive
Scott makes switch to Duke
Durham Herald-Sun
Giuliani's son sues Duke, golf coach
Raleigh News & Observer
Georgia dealing with big expectations
Anderson Independent
Groh glad to have Trojans as the opener
Roanoke Times
IPTAY hauls in record $21 million
Columbia (SC) State
Taylor enjoys FAMU project
Hampton Roads Daily Press
Feelings mixed on Army football decision
Caleb Campbell, a West Point grad was told
Wednesday that he�ll have to join the Army rather than play in the NFL.
DOD policy superceded ruling of The West Point Board of Directors that
would have allowed Campbell to play in the NFL this year.
Fayetteville Observer
Redskins' top draft pick out at least two
weeks
Virginian Pilot
July 24, 2008
From
the Birmingham News
-Alabama,
Clemson to receive nearly $2 million for opening game
-SEC
schools like to hire coaches with previous SEC experience, making for
bigger rivalries
Rutgers' Strange Stadium Bargain
CollegeFootballNews.com
East-West All-Stars- Quiet Catawba recruits make
impression
Salisbury Post
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Losing
his sight, but gaining insight
-Kenan
Stadium plan moves ahead
-Homemade
knife found in Lowe II's cell
-Edwards
gives ASU the edge
-CIAA
returns to Durham
-BassPack
duo finishes ninth
From
the Virginian Pilot
-U.Va's
quarterback Peter Lalich faces alcohol charge
-Grobe's
return a sign of how far Demon Deacons have come
Bowls are a common postseason thread among
coaches
Charlotte Observer
Slive- Clean-up results shine
Columbia (SC) State
SEC TV coverage to expand in new pacts
Memphis Commercial Appeal
July 23, 2008
Analysts like Va. Tech
Doug Flutie says Hokies should settle
on one starting quarterback.
Roanoke Times
From
the Anderson Independent
-ACC
commish not detered by bowl struggles
-Coaches
keep things close to the vest during media days
-Bobby
Bowden sidesteps questions on retirement timing
Marquee openers enticing
Virginia Tech's proposed 2009 season
opener at the Georgia Dome could be a one-night stand or a non-starter.
Hampton Roads Daily Press
Sammy Batten's predictions for ACC
football season
Fayetteville Observer
From
the
Greenville (SC) News
-ACC
happy to call expansion achievements its own
-Clemson
Report- All roads lead to Tampa Bay
-South
Carolina arena gets new name
-USC
right fit for Hillary
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-A
museum loaded with N.C. history
The North Carolina Baseball Museum in
Wilson is stocked with about 4,000 items
-BCS
isn't a mess
-ACC
hoping Tampa will be different
-Referees
try to get in sync
-Wesley
to be honored Feb. 17
-Jones'
request opposed
From
the
Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats,
Okafor at an impasse
-Stewart's
car number, sponsors decided
-Smith
unveils discounts for fans at LMS
From
the Columbia (SC) State
-TV
deal shuffles plus-one model out of game
Pending BCS contract runs through 2014,
precluding changes until after it expires
-Question
time- What to expect from each coach at the SEC media days
Is this the golden age of SEC football
coaches?
Birmingham News
From
the Wilmington Star-News
-App
State remains atop the Mountain in SoCon
-Expanded
ACC still falling short in football
Sun Belt announces bowl tie-ins
New Orleans Times Picayune
July 22, 2008
Hokies still toast of coast
Roanoke Times
Clemson picked to win ACC, beat Virginia
Tech for title
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-ACC
looks for vindication
-Simmons
is latest to choose Duke
-Bowden
on borrowed time at FSU
-Disgraced
track star Marion Jones seeks reprieve
Cutcliffe preaches less fat to Duke
Greensboro News-Record
From
the Durham Herald-Sun
-Watts'
late free throws help East to win
-UNC-Chapel
Hill picked to finish 2nd in Coastal Division
-Notebook-
Little may shift focus to football
Former Tech offensive coordinator among
Ga. State hires
Atlanta Journal Constitution
25 second rule this season, which may help
offenses, says NCAA rules official
Birmingham News
July 21, 2008
From
the Roanoke Times
-Glennon,
Taylor tag team to continue
-Now
a leading man
Hokies have Georgia on their minds
From
The Virginian Pilot
-Va.
Tech's Glennon still seeking answers to same old questions
-U.Va.'s
Sintim eager to take on larger role
ACC football notebook
In
2007, the Pirates nearly pulled a huge upset in that opener, a 17-7 loss
(to Virginia Tech). The two open the season again in 2008, this time in
Charlotte, not Blacksburg.
Wilmington Star-News
ACC hasn�t lived up to expansion�s
expectations
Anderson Independent
The all star nobody wanted
Fayetteville Observer
Tigers may be face of ACC in 2008
Greenville (SC) News
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-History
favors Atlantic division
-Nicks
grabs notice
From
the Durham Herald-Sun
-Duke's
Oghobaase sets record straight about injury
-Williams
out front in UNC-CH's underclassman leadership
USC camp draws three commitments
Columbia (SC) State
Merrow looks for place in WVU offense
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
Redskins acquire Jason Taylor from
Dolphins
Hampton Roads Daily Press
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July 27, 2008
Britton Banowsky (07/24/08 - Sportstime Extra)
sports56whbq.com
USM closing in on record for season
tickets
Jackson Clarion Ledger
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-The
optimist's view of Marshall's 2008 season
-The
pessimist's view of Marshall's 2008 season
Beat the system
Ex-TU QB tries to show he is more than
just a scheme
Tulsa World
Charting the predicted major college
football conference champions
USA Today
ESPN.com Ranks Tulsa Basketball 39th in
Modern Era
conferenceusa.com
Success breeding familiarity
Memphis Commercial Appeal
July 26, 2008
2008 Houston Football Preview
conferenceusa.com
Herd more prepared to open practice thanks
to summer commitments
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Ex-A&M kicker to transfer to SMU
Dallas Morning News
Herd ranks 168th in ESPN Prestige Rankings
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Calipari coveting top point guards
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Kevin Smith's rookie diary on Detroit
Lions' Web site
Orlando Sentinel
July 25, 2008
From
the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Herd
enriched in C-USA
Herd riches -- Marshall University's
revenue share from Conference USA climbed 20.5 percent in the Herd's
third year in the Texas-based league
-For
Randy Moss, there's no place like home
-Bradshaw's
probation violation among Giants' concerns
UTEP may set season-ticket record
The program, which hosts the University of
Texas and arch-rival New Mexico State, is on pace to break its all-time
season-ticket sales mark of 21,175, set two years ago.
El Paso Times
College football remains a hot ticket
At UCF, sales for last year's Conference
USA champs are up 400 tickets over last year
Miami Herald
USM ready to open new chapter with Fedora
Biloxi Sun Herald
Freshman getting shot, if back is OK
Hattiesburg American
From
the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF
season tickets will ship Monday
-Calipari-
Justin Timberlake is the new Frank Sinatra
Calipari experienced in keeping Memphis afloat
Raleigh News & Observer (AP)
Tigers pique interest of standout big man
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From
the Tulsa World
-Hurricane
surges ahead in bracketology game
-TU
basketball releases nonconference schedule
-Deep
snapper decides on Tulsa
From
conferenceusa.com
-UCF
Baseball Completes Coaching Staff with Addition of Smith
-Memphis
Head Coach John Calipari Teleconference Quotes
July 24, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-Tulane's
Jones Promotes Chad Sutter to Associate Head Baseball Coach
-Owls
Watts and Riverin Gain Valuable Experience in China
-Tim
McClements Named SMU Men's Soccer Head Coach
Opponent preview- Tulsa
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From
the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Cann
leading Herd QB derby -- by example
-Herd
enriched in C-USA; Power gains when Brewer goes
Big wins on C-USA wish list
Tulsa World (07.20.08)
From
the Hattiesburg American
-Freshman
getting shot, if back is OK
-Brown
has talent to back hype
-USM
coach talks offense to Petal club
A great year on the college gridiron ahead
Even though the way Jeff Bower was shown
the door was borderline classless, even the most ardent Bower supporter
must admit that new head coach Larry Fedora has brought some excitement
to Hattiesburg.
Kosciusko (MS) Star Herald
Q&A- Rice football coach David Bailiff
Houston Chronicle
Kevin Smith reaches deal with Lions in time for training
camp
Orlando Sentinel
Leaders think team will be solid this
season
El Paso Times
July 23, 2008
A look at the best of Conference USA
CollegeFootballNews.com
Tiger coach contract extension
West set to lead team through 2012
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From
conferenceusa.com
-Calipari
To Guest Host On Fox Sports National TV Show Wednesday and Thursday
-Tulsa's
Wojcik, Cason Promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coaches
-UCF
Pitcher Allen Voted onto Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball All-Star
Team
From
the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Participation
high at MU workouts
-Provancha
will be at MU camp
-Photos
from Marshall workouts
Love for football a common thread for players
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
From
the Tulsa World
-TU
promotes basketball assistant coaches
-C-USA
Media Day Notebook
-Q&A
with former TU QB Paul Smith
Jesuit RB Jason commits to Tulane
New Orleans Times Picayune
O�Leary Not Backing Down
UCF coach George O�Leary maintained
his vow not to speak to the Orlando Sentinel and wouldn�t talk to any
media at Conference USA�s media day if a Sentinel reporter was present
WFLA
More notes from Conference USA football
media day
Orlando Sentinel
July 22, 2008
How to break BCS barrier? Just win, baby
Five years after realignment,
Conference USA football teams still have their work cut out for them to
gain credibility on a national level.
Jackson Clarion Ledger
Opponent preview- Rice
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Marshall hopes late 2007 improvement
fuels '08 season
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Spillman, Slate visit children's hospital
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
UCF looking to earn C-USA BCS attention
Repeat
conference title in sights of O'Leary's squad
UT The Daily Texan (AP)
Leaders think team will be solid this
season
El Paso Times
Frizzelle Signs With Owls
conferenceusa.com
SMU Mustangs' AD has a winning blueprint
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Southlake Carroll QB commits to SMU
Dallas Morning News
From
the Tulsa World
-Shared
quandary
TU is not alone in looking for a
starting quarterback
-TU
promotes basketball assistant coaches
July 21, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-2008
C-USA Football Media Day
-Selected
Media Day Quotes (.pdf)
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Can't
duck the truth- It's time to talk football
-Tiger
defender hopes season big as billed
-Tigers'
turnaround stays on course
From
the Birmingham News
-New
coaches learn their way around
-Conference
USA Media Day Notebook
C-USA Media Day Notebook
Tulsa World
Marshall dismisses defensive back after
second arrest in six weeks
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Snyder
dismisses Johnson from team
-Herd
veterans eager to turn 2007 lessons into '08 wins
-Media
day a reunion for C-USA coaches
Fedora praises top recruit for executing
eligibility plan
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
UTEP lowers parking prices for football
games
El Paso Times
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